1944 Citroen 7 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Citroen 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Citroen 7 would be higher. At 1,628 cc (4 cylinders), 1944 Citroen 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1944 Citroen 7. (35 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1944 Citroen 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Citroen 7 weights approximately 176 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1970 Toyota Corolla is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1944 Citroen 7, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Citroen 7 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | 7 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1944 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1628 cc | 1407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2340 mm |
